Climate change is more than rising temperatures, precipitation changes, and extreme weather events. Scientific studies prove that climate change has already started disrupting agriculture and forestry, shifting wildlife populations, and […]
Let's take a walk in the woods with avid mushroom guide James Watterworth to learn about Michigan's native wild mushrooms! In this workshop, you will learn how to forage Michigan's […]
Join Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District at the Hessel School House Tuesday, August 15 from 6:00-8:00 PM as we host David Spieser from Habitat Landscape Inc. to learn about perennial […]
Join us for a reception with international bestselling author Sue Harrison. Sue will read excerpts from her breathtaking new trilogy “The Midwife’s Touch” followed by a Q&A session. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring writers and accomplished authors to ask about the writing process, inspirations, characters, and the challenges of writing a trilogy from […]
The Bim Willow Furniture Workshop has been CANCELLED for this year and will not be rescheduled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Come learn how to create a stunning piece of […]
Mushroom foraging is a becoming a popular pursuit in Michigan. Come learn about the biology and key features of mushrooms and what to look for when identifying these friendly fungi. […]
Come experience the transformative energy and beauty of fall with the practice of forest bathing. Different then other nature connection experiences such as hiking and birdwatching, forest bathing follows the […]
The Northern Lights have captured the imaginations of cultures for generation. To catch a sight of the lights is to witness something so surreal, so beautiful that it seems to […]
The Northern Lights have captured the imaginations of cultures for generation. To catch a sight of the lights is to witness something so surreal, so beautiful that it seems to […]
In the beginning, there was the mystery. Both Edgar Allen Poe’s M. Dupin and Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes had the ability to see connections that others missed and thus solve criminal cases. But even in these first detective stories, other things were already important: Poe devotedly described the city of Paris (which he never knew […]
Join us Thursday and Friday, September 28 & 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a hands-on Black Ash Basket Making Workshop! Discover the art of weaving beautiful baskets using traditional techniques. Your instructors Josh and Sarah Homminga, owners of From Log to Basket. During this 2-day workshop, you will learn the intricate process of […]
Introduction to Permaculture This event will provide you with a unique opportunity to learn about permaculture principles and practices. Permaculture is all about designing and creating sustainable systems that work […]